In response to the Change Healthcare/UHC data breach that exposed critical vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, Info-Tech Research Group has published strategies to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare organizations. Their blueprint highlights the importance of assessing vendor security risks, documenting data flows, updating incident responses, developing data governance, and strengthening disaster recovery plans. The firm advocates for comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to counter evolving threats, as existing healthcare defenses, especially in remote access services, often leave critical systems exposed.
Healthcare organizations need to shake up email security practices
A study by Paubox has revealed that 43% of all healthcare email breaches come from Microsoft 365 due to security misconfigurations. The report found that
